Akeem Alamutu, Veteran Nollywood Actor Is Dead

By Akinwale Kasali

The Nigeria Movie industry has once again been thrown into mourning less than a week after the passing of young actress, Cindy Amadi.

Veteran Yoruba Actor, Akeem Alamutu, passed in the early hours of September 19, 2023.

Breaking the news of his demise,  Actor, Odunlade Adekola, took to his social media handle and announced the death of the Yoruba film legend.

Adekola broke the heartrending news on Instagram, sharing a video where he and his colleagues, including Kolawole Ajeyemi, displayed profound sorrow as they gathered for Akeem Alamutu’s funeral, which has  been held already in adherence to the traditions of Muslim rites.

In the soul-stirring footage, a Muslim cleric gently placed Akeem Alamutu’s body on the ground, draped in white attire, as prayers were offered to beseech the Almighty for his soul’s eternal peace.

Odunlade urged everyone to embrace a humble existence and to keep in mind that all things will eventually become part of the annals of history.

He wrote, “We lost another legendary Actor. Elder Akeem Alamutu ORISA, he lived a simple life And always remember everything will become history!”

Also paying tribute to the late thespian were his other colleagues that include; Funke Akindele, Jaiye Kuti, Muyiwa Ademola, and more, flocked to the comments section to convey their profound grief and offer heartfelt wishes for the departed actor’s eternal peace.

Funke Akindele wrote, “May his soul rest in peace. It is well”

Muyiwa Ademola wrote; “Hmmm.. It is well. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

Jaiye Kuti wrote; “Lord this month ooo rest in peace”

Rachael Okonkwo “Rest In Peace sir”

The late Actor was said to have passed away following a protracted battle with illness. Also, images of him in a state of sickness circulated widely throughout his health struggle.